The millers association of Zambia (MAZ) has described the mealie meal price hike as eminent, following the increase in the prices of petroleum products. Speaking to Q-news in an interview, MAZ president Andrew Chintala says the cost of production has gone up forcing millers to adjust the mealie meal prices upward. Mr. Chintala however refuted social media reports suggesting that ...

The ministry of health has disclosed that Lusaka has recorded an upswing in malaria cases from 19.8 cases in 2018 to 31.8 cases in 2021 per 100 population. Announcing the development to q news, Lusaka province health director Dr. Consity Mwale says rural districts of Lusaka province which include Luangwa, Rufunsa and Chongwe are showing increased incidences of malaria. Dr. ...

The opposition Economic Front party says bringing back subsidies will help reduce, transport costs and price of food commodities especially mealie meal which have gone beyond the reach of many Zambians. Party member of the central committee, Fewdays Nsensema says its unacceptable to have a country where citizens are struggling to afford the staple food which in any case should be ...

President Hichilema has been urged to state clearly that he does not desire a government salary so that the allocation can be frozen for the next five years. Political scientist, Neo Simutanyi says this would enable the ministry of finance channel the funds to other needy areas, including the paying of hundreds of civil servants currently not on payroll because ...